COVENTRY — A two-vehicle crash in Coventry on Friday has police looking for a Brownington man they say fled the scene on foot. Police say they are looking for Scott Souliere, 40, of Brownington, after their initial investigation of the accident. The crash took place at around 10:30 p.m. at the intersection of Vermont Route…
ISLAND POND — Police are investigating a fatal airplane crash near the John H. Boylan Airport in Island Pond. At about 3:45 p.m. this afternoon, 911 reports came in of a large fire approximately 100 yards from the airport runway. Emergency crews responding to the scene discovered a small single-engine aircraft that had been badly…
NEWPORT — Last Friday marked the retirement of Mitch Durocher from Columbia Forest Products, after a combined thirty-three years of service. Born in North Troy, Durocher attended Lake Region Union High School. He held his first job farming for approximately three years. Initially hired at Columbia Forest Products in 1974 as a jointer operator for…
NEWPORT — There will be a free commercial drivers’ license (CDL) class at the Newport Community Learning Center starting Tuesday, September 4, through Thursday, September 6. The classes will run from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., and are being held to prepare anyone interested in getting their CDL learner’s permit. The class includes those who would…
BARTON — Police say they arrested a man who fled into the woods after a traffic stop on I-91 early this morning in Barton. At around 12:43 a.m., a state police trooper attempted to stop a vehicle illegally entering a U-turn near mile marker 161. According to police, as the vehicle stopped the driver fled…
NEWPORT — A 32-year-old man was arrested after a police chase in Newport Center on Friday. Tyler Howard, of Newport, is being charged with attempting to elude, resisting arrest, and negligent operation. The incident took place at around 9:00 p.m. when police say they initiated a traffic stop on a motorcycle for defective equipment near…
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department will be hosting a community conversation on August 30, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the United Church in Newport. The meeting was called in response to recent inquiries regarding the response to the opioid crisis in the Newport area. Everyone is invited to join community members, local…
NEWPORT — Prouty Beach was temporarily closed today due to high levels of E. Coli discovered for the first time in five years. E. coli bacteria density should not exceed 235 colonies per 100 milliliters of water in swimming areas. The count for one of the areas at Prouty showed 372 E. Coli bacteria colonies.…
NEWPORT — A total of 239 Vermont schools have been awarded safety grants totaling $4 million, which will fund infrastructure upgrades designed to improve school safety. Locally, this money will be distributed to the following schools: Albany Community School $14,643.38 Barton Graded School $14,546.25 Brighton Elementary School $7,079.25 Charleston Elem School $15,629.25 Coventry Village School…
NEWPORT — The Newport Police Department is welcoming a new K-9 unit to the department. K-9 Ozzy is a 1-year-old Belgian Malinois that will be partnered with new K-9 handler Officer Joshua Lillis when he officially joins the department. Ozzy will be taking on the duties of K-9 Dax, who will be retiring after seven…
GLOVER — Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that took place northbound on I-91 this morning. At around 7:45 a.m. police were notified of the crash near mile marker 153 in the town of Glover. The uninjured driver was identified as a 17-year-old man from Waterford. Police say the driver told them that a silver…
DANVILLE — Police say the body of a Danville man who was reported missing on Sunday was located at Joe’s Pond. John Sales, 84, is said to have left his home in Danville at around 6:30 a.m. His vehicle was located in West Danville, and articles of clothing were found near Joe’s Pond. This morning,…
NEWPORT — Police say a 21-year-old man from Jay was arrested in connection to a series of burglaries in the area, including one at the Jay Country Store. Joshua Furlow was arrested this week following an investigation into a burglary in North Troy. On Thursday, police responded to investigate the burglary at a residence on…
EAST CHARLESTON — This coming fall the NorthWoods Stewardship Center is gearing up for their second annual Westmore Mountain Challenge on Saturday, October 13, 2018. The 5-mountain marathon hike highlights some of the best natural features of the Northeast Kingdom during peak fall foliage, attracting local hikers and participants from throughout New England. Hikers circle…
NEWPORT — According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, an estimated 44 million Americans age 18 and older provide unpaid assistance and support to older people and adults with disabilities who live in the community. Evidence shows that most caregivers are ill-prepared for their role and provide care with little or no support. To provide support…
NEWPORT — As we head deeper into the miracle of summer, NEK Swim Week is approaching. From August 11 to August 19, swim week will cover 8 lakes in 9 days throughout the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and the Eastern Townships of Quebec The event schedule is as follows: Saturday, August 11 at Crystal, Sunday,…
NEWPORT — North Country Hospital had a strong showing at this year’s Corporate Cup 5K in Montpelier. The Fit Beanies, comprised of Brett Shauer, Laurie Gray and Donna Morison from Corporate Accounting took third place overall in the walking division. Team North Country Echoes, comprised of Steve Hurd, Bev Gage, and Kaitlyn Jacobs placed second…
DERBY LINE — If you like your musicals with a little bite, then you won’t want to miss Borderline Players’ production of Little Shop of Horrors, playing at the Haskell Opera House August 10-12 and 17-19. Based on the 1960 low-budget film of the same name, Little Shop was written by Howard Ashman and composer…
NEWPORT — Kendall Lambert is an independent candidate seeking to represent the residents in the towns of Coventry, Irasburg, Newport, Newport Center, and a portion of Troy in the Vermont House of Representatives. Lambert hosted a Meet the Candidate event last week at Kingdom Brewing in Newport. During the event, she talked politics and enjoyed…
NEWPORT — The Eighth Annual Art in Bloom will open on Friday, August 10 at the MAC Center for the Arts, with a reception from 5:00 -7:00 p.m. The opening is a ticketed event benefiting the Four Seasons Garden Club and MAC Center for the Arts. The annual fundraiser, where nature meets art, can also…
NEWPORT — This week the Memphremagog Conservation Inc (MCI) released a study confirming that there are zebra mussels present in Magog Bay, which is located at the northern edge of Lake Memphremagog in Quebec. Zebra mussels are an invasive species. They are a small freshwater mollusk that attaches to firm surfaces and can clog pipes…
NEWPORT — Newport Police say they are investigating after three kayaks were stolen from a home on Broadview Street. At some point between 7:30 p.m. Sunday, and 11:51 a.m. Monday, three kayaks were stolen from the residence. Police say one kayak is yellow, one orange, and the third yellow and orange. They were left unsecured…
NEWPORT — Swimmers participating in the 25-mile length of Lake Memphremagog amateur swim known as “In Search of Memphre,” were greeted with headwinds from the north ranging from 10 to 20 MPH for the first 15 miles on Wednesday. The waves and chop were high. Despite conditions, two of the seven swimmers completed the international…
NEWPORT — A few raindrops didn’t deter the spirits of 29 enthusiastic golf teams at Orleans Country Club this past Sunday. Thanks to the generosity of sponsors and players, North Country Hospital continues to provide between 15 and 20 new healthcare education scholarships each year. This year student teams from North Country Union High School…
NEWPORT — The pharmacy professionals at The North Country Hospital were recently presented with the 2018 Best Practices Award from Comprehensive Pharmacy Services (CPS), a national independent pharmacy services provider with nearly 700+ client facilities across the United States. The award was presented at the CPS annual meeting held in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 4,…